2017 Tennessee Code
Title 44 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 10 - Dealers and Purchasers of Poultry, Livestock and Hides
Part 2 - Tennessee Livestock Dealer Act
§ 44-10-206. Prohibited acts.

Universal Citation: TN Code § 44-10-206 (2017)
  • The following actions are prohibited:
    • (1) Any person acting as a livestock dealer without a valid license issued by the commissioner;
    • (2) Failure to maintain records as required by the commissioner, including the names and addresses of sellers and buyers of livestock;
    • (3) Failure to provide access to all records required of such licensee by the commissioner;
    • (4) Buying or selling livestock under an assumed name or address. All livestock sales shall be evidenced by a written bona fide name and address of buyer and seller;
    • (5) Violation of any valid rule, regulation or statute governing livestock disease control;
    • (6) Failure to make payment to a buyer or seller, or making such payment with insufficient funds; and
    • (7) Failure to keep current bond requirements pursuant to 9 C.F.R. § 201, et seq.
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